Job Title: Transportation Trainer

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Classification Group: Staff Support

Supervising Position: Manager or Designee

Pay Plan: Educational Support Personnel

Pay Range: Range 14

Last Updated: 2/24/2026

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JOB SUMMARY: Lead the planning, design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the District’s transportation training programs for CDL and Non-CDL drivers, bus assistants, and transportation staff. Serve as a key compliance and safety resource, ensuring all training, certification, and licensing requirements are met in accordance with federal, state, and district regulations. Collaborate closely with Safety and Training leadership, Driver Trainers, and operational staff to move trainees through the qualification process and promote safe, consistent, and effective transportation services for students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Task Descriptions Frequency Percentage of Time 1. Lead the planning, design, development, and delivery of classroom, behind-the-wheel, and on-the-road training for CDL and Non-CDL drivers, bus assistants, and transportation staff, including staff operating district box trucks. Provide specialized training on vehicle operations, student management, safety procedures, and use of specialized equipment for transporting students with disabilities. Evaluate trainee performance to ensure readiness, compliance, and safe operation. Daily 40% 2. Coordinate, administer, and document all required transportation training, certification, and licensing activities, including federal and state written and practical examinations, CDL third-party testing, Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT), skills courses, evacuation drills, and mandated training programs. Maintain accurate district-wide training and evaluation records in accordance with CDE, DOT, and district requirements. Daily 20% 3. Plan, implement, and deliver ongoing and specialized safety and compliance training for transportation staff, including Accident Response Training, CPI, CPR/First Aid, defensive driving, adverse weather and mountain terrain operations, substance abuse awareness, required annual CDE in-service safety meetings, continuous improvement initiatives, and small vehicle/van training. Daily 20% 4. Maintain and monitor compliance records for federal and state licensing and permit programs, DOT files, CDL testing documentation, motor vehicle reports, and required logs. Respond to, document, and file vehicle accident reports and participate as a member of the Accident Review Committee. Daily 10% 5. Collaborate with Driver Trainers, supervisors, and department leadership to coordinate training schedules, monitor trainee progress, identify barriers, and move employees efficiently through onboarding, certification, and qualification processes. Support route, stop, and street safety surveys and deliver student safety programs, including the “Buster the Bus” initiative, at district schools and community sites. Weekly 5% 6. Assist with the implementation and ongoing administration of the district’s drug and alcohol testing program, including coordination, documentation, and compliance-related reporting. Monthly 5% TOTAL 100%

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has supervisor responsibilities including, but not limited to, interviewing, hiring, directing work, assigning work, supervising work, training, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating. Direct reports:

Driver Trainee

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
Two (2) years of CDL driving experience
Colorado Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with P and S endorsements
Must obtain and maintain the following required certifications within three (3) months of hire: Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) instructor certification, CPR/First Aid Certification, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification, and Colorado CDL Third-Party Tester License
Must meet the insurability requirements of the Colorado School District Self Insurance Pool
Must successfully complete special needs training and testing
Intermediate knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, FMVSS, CDE, CDL compliance, and the Federal Clearinghouse requirements
Proficiency with basic office technology and Microsoft Office applications
Ability to effectively train adult learners, evaluate performance, and provide corrective guidance
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively with students, including those with special needs
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization
Medium work strength level (lifting or carrying 50 pounds)
Works both indoors and outdoors
Typically a moderate noise level
Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization
Occasional bending, reaching, and climbing
Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
Occasional repetitive movements
Hearing
Close, distance, color and peripheral vision
Visual concentration, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Eye/hand coordination (e.g., typing, driving)
Normal transportation school district environment
Must successfully pass all DOT physical and agility tests

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.

Associate's degree or some college
Experience working in the public sector
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Training experience
Student management experience
Colorado CDL Third Party Tester license
Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) instructor certification
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification
First Aid and CPR/AED certification

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